Francophiles and their children gathered to hear Gus Gordon launch his new picture book, Somewhere Else at various bookshops in Melbourne last week.

At The Little Bookroom on Saturday, champagne and croissants helped launch the latest whimsical offering from Gus.

Inspired by a research trip to Paris, this book will appeal to as many adults as it will to children. It is a gentle tale of a reluctant duck called George, who doesn’t want to fly.

Illustrator Ann James read the book to Gus’ fans and officially launched it into the world.

Voila!